Import value of alcoholic beverages to India in 2018 by country of origin
India imported alcoholic beverages from the United Kingdom that amounted to approximately 196 million U.S. dollars in 2018. This value constituted a share of more than 55 percent of the total alcoholic beverages imported into the nation. Singapore followed while France ranked third that year.
Consumption of liquor
According to research, India’s alcohol consumption has increased by 38 percent between 2010 and 2017. Over 90 percent of Indians preferred spirits among alcoholic beverages followed by beer. The highest share of beer and cider consumption in India was in the southern region of the country as of 2017. The southern state of Karnataka is famous for its United Breweries Group, the largest producer of beer under the famous Kingfisher brand.
Imported wine
Approximately five million liters of wine were imported into the country. The leading country of import for wine into India was Australia, accounting for more than two million liters of wine in 2018.
Consumption of liquor
According to research, India’s alcohol consumption has increased by 38 percent between 2010 and 2017. Over 90 percent of Indians preferred spirits among alcoholic beverages followed by beer. The highest share of beer and cider consumption in India was in the southern region of the country as of 2017. The southern state of Karnataka is famous for its United Breweries Group, the largest producer of beer under the famous Kingfisher brand.
Imported wine
Approximately five million liters of wine were imported into the country. The leading country of import for wine into India was Australia, accounting for more than two million liters of wine in 2018.
